Director of Accounting

Job Description

HAPO Community Credit Union has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Accounting (assistant to the controller) to join our team.

We are looking for an individual who is ambitious, self-motivated and who strives to represent HAPO's core commitments to "Be in the Moment to Defy Expectations" with our members, community and the team they lead.

These commitments support HAPO's goal of providing more value, convenience, security and a level of service that goes above superior.

The Director of Accounting will be responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

The Director of Accounting will work closely with the VP of Accounting / Finance & Controller along with the Chief Financial Officer.

This position will oversee the Accounting department and provide leadership and direction to the Accounting Manager.

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to :

• Work directly with VP of Accounting and CFO to execute business plan and organizational goals
• Oversee the operations of the Accounting Department
• Thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure to ensure an accurate and timely month, quarterly, and year end close
• Ensure ongoing reporting and reconciliation activity related to A / P, A / R, Fixed Assets, G / L, ACH, and Payroll
• Ability to identify, research, and correct any out of balance items or other anomalies
• Support annual external financial statement audit, annual 401k audit, annual pension plan audit, and any other audit assigned by Executive Management
• Proactively review internal processes, make recommendations, and implement (processes, procedures, and technology) improvements to improve productivity (effectiveness and efficiency) along with quality and service level
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely filing for all state and federal regulatory required forms and returns

Desired Skill Sets and Knowledge :

• Interpersonal skills with a proven background of working with a team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface at all levels
• Ability to interact effectively with multi-functional team members
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Strong sense of urgency, responsibility and accountability
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Working knowledge of General Ledgers and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Fluent working knowledge of PC's and Microsoft Office especially Excel.
• Working knowledge of Payroll

Requirements :

• 4-year degree from a college or university, either a B.A. or B.S. in accounting or finance with a preference for professional certification (CPA).
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience at a managerial or supervisory position, preferably with a financial or accounting background, in a credit union or similar financial institution preferred.

Certifications Preferences :

Certified Public Accountant

Our Benefits :

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes for this position :

• Matching 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Competitive paid time off (Including Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time, Sick leave, Birthday Day, Anniversary Day and more)
• No cost premium health insurance for employee plus their eligible dependents, including medical, dental and vision
• No cost additional AFLAC and MetLife coverage for Employee
• Phone and Mileage Stipends
• No cost life insurance
• Additional plan are available for purchase. This includes AFLAC, additional life & ADD insurance, Pet insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Many other employee engagement programs

Starting Annual Salary (DOE) : $98,724.29 - 148,086.43+

This is a full-time, exempt position

Location : Richland, WA

This is an on-site position